Loren Redding
Grayslake,IL
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher with years of instructional experience supporting students with various disabilities, aiming to secure a role that emphasizes dedication to fostering student growth and addressing educational requirements.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacherr
Jennifer Convey/principal
Beach Park, IL
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted IEP meetings, ensuring collaboration between parents and school personnel.
- Facilitated ongoing discussions with parents about their child's educational goals, fostering collaborative support.
- Developed and executed lesson plans that promoted early childhood learning concepts, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Utilized various teaching tools to significantly enhance learning experiences for students.
- Collected data on student activities and assessments to inform targeted interventions and track progress.
- Read stories to students, promoting inquiry and critical thinking through questions.
CABS K-1stSpecial ED Teacher
Jennifer Convey
Beach Park, IL
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Maintained safe, orderly learning environments for all students.
- Provided individualized instruction tailored to meet diverse student needs.
- Instructed students in subjects including math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and playgrounds.
- Supervised students in classrooms and during breaks throughout the day.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, effectively communicating student academic progress and addressing concerns.
Teacher
Kenneth Murphy
Beach, IL.
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught all subjects at elementary grade level to enhance student learning.
- Taught Social Emotional Behavior class to support student development.
- Managed IEPs, ensuring effective communication with parents, principal, and staff.
Teacher
Lotus Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2022
- I taught a class of five students of Kindergarten, Second and Third graders.
- Supported three students with Autism and two with Learning Disabilities.
- Managed individual student cases to ensure tailored support.
- I taught my students reading, phonics, math, science and social studies.
- My students all went up a whole grade level in the areas of math and reading.
- Facilitated mainstreaming of three students into regular education classes for social skills and academics.
- I collaborated with the regular education teachers.
PALS Teacher
Elmwood Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
- I was a PALS (Program for Academic and Language Success) teacher (Virtually/Students in the class).
- Taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders across all subject areas, fostering academic growth tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Supported students with specific learning disabilities and autism, adapting instructional strategies to enhance engagement and comprehension.
- I was the Case manager for each of my students.
- I worked with two other PAL teachers with lesson plans, etc.
- I kept in contact with my parents on a weekly basis by phone call or emails.
Resource Room Teacher
Beulah Park Elementary
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Taught as a resource room teacher for 3rd and 4th graders, providing targeted support in reading and math.
- Facilitated reading and math group sessions for students to enhance their skills.
- Managed student cases, contacted parents, and collaborated with co-teachers on ideas, problem solving, and academic support.
- Maintained weekly communication with parents to update them on student progress and engage them in educational strategies.
- Guided parents through Google Classwork platform and participated in IEP meetings via Google Meet.
- I taught myself how to set up assignments on google classwork and where the students can do the work online.
- Due to the COVID-19, all schools went to teaching online.
Resource Room Teacher
North Chicago district 187
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Served as resource room teacher for first and kindergarten students, providing targeted support in reading, math, and writing.
- Managed case files, documented IEPs, contacted parents, and collaborated effectively with the team.
- Focused on individual student goals and reinforced key concepts not mastered during previous months.
- Addressed learning gaps for students after a three-month gap without a teacher.
Resource Room Teacher
Zion School District
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Taught 2nd and 3rd grade students in a Resource Room, focusing on reading and math skills for those below grade level.
- Developed targeted reading interventions to enhance each student's reading level and comprehension.
- Implemented personalized math strategies for each grade level to address individual learning needs.
- Coordinated IEP development process, facilitating parent communication, thorough documentation, and effective meeting scheduling.
Education
Certificate - Education
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL01-2009
Masters in Learning Disabled -
University of New Mexico
01-1996
Bachelors of Arts -
University of New Mexico
01-1979
Early Childhood in Learning Disabled/Autism - Elementary Education
College of Lake County
Skills
- Individualized instruction and IEP development
- Classroom management and lesson planning
- Progress monitoring and parent communication
- Collaboration skills and team collaboration
- Visual supports implementation
- Special needs assessment
- Sensory integration techniques
- Positive reinforcement strategies
Certification
- NCLB highly qualified
- Illinois Type 10-Special Teaching Certificate-Standard
- Illinois Type 04-Early Childhood Teaching Certificate-Standard
Personal Information
Title: Special Education Teacher/Early Childhood / Primary Level/ESL
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Working out
- Tutoring
- Painting
Part Time Experience
- Customer Service, Heinen's Grocery Store, 2017 - Present
- Customer Service, Sunset Foods, 2011 - 2014
- Customer Service, Jewel Foods, 2000 - 2005
- Customer Service, Albertson's, 1989 - 1997
Additional Work Experience
- Substitute Teacher, 2011 - Present, in various public schools in Lake County, IL.
- Substitute Teacher, 1983 - 1987, in various public schools in Albuquerque, NM.
- Teacher's Assistant, 1979 - 1983, for a Behavior Disorder classroom in Albuquerque, NM.
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacherr
Jennifer Convey/principal
08.2025 - 05.2026
CABS K-1stSpecial ED Teacher
Jennifer Convey
08.2023 - 05.2025
Teacher
Kenneth Murphy
09.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher
Lotus Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2022
PALS Teacher
Elmwood Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
Resource Room Teacher
Beulah Park Elementary
09.2019 - 06.2020
Resource Room Teacher
North Chicago district 187
03.2018 - 06.2018
Resource Room Teacher
Zion School District
01.2017 - 06.2017
Certificate - Education
College of Lake County
Masters in Learning Disabled -
University of New Mexico
Bachelors of Arts -
University of New Mexico
Early Childhood in Learning Disabled/Autism - Elementary Education
College of Lake County